Abuja, October 19, 2025 — The Federal Ministry of Education has denied receiving any request for sponsorship concerning a 15-year-old student reportedly selected to represent Nigeria at the International Mathematics Olympiad in China.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, said there was no record or correspondence in the Ministry’s files indicating a sponsorship request from any recognised body.
“The Ministry wishes to state clearly that it is not aware of the report circulating online regarding a supposed sponsorship request for a 15-year-old student said to have qualified to represent Nigeria at the International Mathematics Olympiad in China,” the statement read in part.
The Ministry urged members of the public to disregard unverified reports and to confirm all education-related information through its official communication channels.
It also called on anyone with relevant or verifiable information about the matter to formally present it to the Ministry for necessary action.
Reaffirming its commitment to transparency and due process, the Ministry added that it remains dedicated to encouraging and supporting outstanding students across the country.
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